Its been sitting at the top of my todo list for quite awhile, so i gave it a try. Did you notice that my bunny applique blog post included a tote tutorial. I had never read anything that this famous new yorker author had written so i was unfamiliar with this woman who is such an important character in some of. Any sort of texture or pattern would be adorable for this. Betz is a trained fashion designer and was an early proponent of green crafting and upcycling. I wanted to make another messengertype bag, but without the detail that i put into the last one that i made.
There is a video tutorial series that goes along with this bag on youtube. This bag can be worn either as a double shoulder strap or a single strap that can be carried across the body for hands free comfort. The vertical profile of the bag offers plenty of room for a journal, magazines, and waterbottle with interior and exterior pockets for smaller items. Creating diy fashion trends designer fashion tips dress sewing tutorials, sewing blogs, diy. This minitote is cozy to hold yet springy to look at. Sometimes i want a simple bag to throw over my shoulder that has a little more going for it. The alice book bag is a smartlooking messenger style bag. Betz white alice book bag 858272002082 quilting notions. Versatile design converts from a double shoulder strap to a single strap worn crossbody. Betz white sewing patterns include projects for sewers of all skill levels. The alice bag pattern without the bunny ears is almost identical to.
Betz white offers a really wide selection of different types of bags for all occasions. Youll choose a trendy print or solid fabric, then add useful features such as exterior expanding pockets, a zippered inner pocket, reinforced straps, a solid bottom and fashionable fabric accents. Sewing pattern simply made from a yard of fabric by beginning skill level sewers. A nice range of designs from this canadian designer. Had a question about the pattern, which betz white pattern exactly. Of course, i left off the bunny applique for the teachers. Select one of our new collections here, or you can click on new arrivals in the red banner to scroll through all of our new fabrics. Tote to messenger tutorial messenger bag patterns, bag. August 2, 2019 this sewing tutorial is sponsored by brightly, an online resource to help parents and. I made these slipper socks from a pattern in leigh radfords book, one skein. Fabric and pattern designer betz white is known for her bold, colorful modern aesthetic and skilled craftsmanship. Betz has been featured on the martha stewart show, on the cover of craft. I love how she fussy cut the front of the bag to show off one of the main motifs from the line. A whimsical and versatile purse sewing pattern featuring bunny ears.
You can also find some fabulous free bag patterns on their blog. See the full range here that you can buy in us dollars for instant download. This messenger style bag has a vertical format, so its easy to sling crossshoulder, keeping it handy at the hip. The vertical profile of the bag offers plenty of room for a journal, magazines, and water bottle with interior and exterior pockets for smaller items. Weve found another free pdf pattern which we think you will love, its called the alice shopper tote from swoon patterns alice is an easytosew large tote bag featuring an exterior open pocket with magnetic snap, with a unique shape that lets a bit of contrasting fabric peek out of the bag. Disney alice in wonderland canvas tote handbag purse. The alice book bag pattern by betz white make new or make do has instructions for a messenger style bag and can also be made with repurposed fabric. Veronica stitched up the smaller size of the alice bag in betz white s new fabric line, juxtaposey.
She has also designed an organic fabric collection for the robert kaufman company. Its sized big enough for a magazine, sketchbook, water bottle, wallet, etc. The fabric i used is the new collection juxtaposey by betz white for riley. Wildlife with love sewing patterns were born out of my sons passion for wildlife and his concern about loss of habitat for animals. She makes a few changes to the pattern that she talks about on her blog. Make new or make do sewing patterns are inspired by my love of thrift store shopping and vintage textiles. Alicia adopted the punk name alice bag, and became lead singer for the bags, early punk visionaries who starred in penelope spheeris documentary the decline of western civilization. Alice bag round handbag sewing pattern digital pdf. Make from our super soft jersey be good in a large range of colours, theres an option for every outfit. Its versatile design allows it to convert from a double shoulder strap to a single strap worn crossbody. Its versatile design allows it to convert from a double. The alice in question in the memoir, about alice is alice trillin, wife and muse of calvin trillin, the author of this book. Created by betz white, the betz white collection of digital patterns features small projects that are fun, whimsical and well. Betz white make new or make do sewing patterns include projects for sewers of all skill levels, inspired by my love of.
Betz white focusses on using earthfriendly materials to create thoughtful designs and skilled craftsmanship. The vertical profile of the bag offers plenty of room for a journal, magazines, and a. Lindas book bag readers should note that they may unsubscribe at any point from following the blog. The construction of the bag allows you to convert the strap from crossbody to shoulder, simply by pulling the strap through the grommets at the top of the bag. I had this yellow knit in my stash, so i used it to test the pattern. Alicia alice armendariz, born november 7, 1958 known professionally as alice bag, is an american punk rock singer, musician, author, educator and feminist archivist. Betz white make new or make do sewing patterns include projects for sewers of all skill levels, inspired by my love of thrift store shopping and vintage textiles. The alice book bag is a vertical style messenger bag with plenty of room for a journal, magazines and water bottle with interior pockets for smaller items. I love a good sturdy tote, but face it, a plain canvas tote can be totally yawners. This is a great bag to use for a day out window shopping, museum visiting or running errands. Alice is an easytosew large tote bag featuring an exterior open pocket with magnetic snap, with a unique shape that lets a bit of contrasting fabric peek out of the bag. The first pattern id like to share is the alice book bag.
More at see more ideas about sewing tutorials free, purse patterns, bag pattern. Betz white has created a line of bag patterns called the make new or make do. Alice caroline, based in the uk, have some lovely bag patterns for liberty prints shop here. If you are interested in seeing what we have on order that will be here soon, click on presale. The alice in wonder bag is the perfect all year round accessory to keep your belongings safe. Betz white im an author, textile artist and designer of creative sewing projects to. Her bag patterns are practical and include the olive swing bag pattern, the sidekick sling bag, the alice book bag, and the isabella tote bag pattern. Article from blog tote to messenger tutorial betz white. Alice book bag pdf sewing pattern betz whites shop. Lori posted these projectsof the alice book bag on her blog, and i really liked the ring detail so i thought id give it a try. She is a graduate in fashion design from the university of cincinnati, a former childrens wear designer and best selling author. Betz is the author of two craft books, warm fuzzies and sewing green, and is working on her third.
A popular designer offering a few roomy totestyle bags including the art. Veronica stitched up the smaller size of the alice bag in betz whites new. Adorable round bag sewing patterns by melissa mortenson of polka dot chair. Alice white rabbit wonderland cheshire cat business card case. The alice book bag pattern by betz white can be made as either a single or double shoulder strap messenger bag and is available in pdf format. Born to mexicanborn and americannaturalized parents, alicia armendariz migrated a few miles west to participate in the freerange birth of the 1970s punk movement. Shes the author of warm fuzzies, sewing green, and present perfect. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to make a tote bag this simple fabric bag is ideal for your laptop. You can add even more whimsy to the bag with the addition of rabbit ears. Free shipping and returns on anthropologie alice felt garland at. Betz white make new or make do sewing patterns include projects for sewers of all skill levels. Its that time of year when teacher gifts are due, lol. Lots of free sewing patterns and tutorials for making bags, zipper pouches, quilts, miniquilts, easy clothing items, and other crafty little things to sew.
There is also a simple patch pocket inside and the straps are long enough for you to carry alice. The finished tote bag measures about 15 tall and 16 wide. The last time we went fabric shopping together, she fell in love with this pattern by betz white, the alice book bag. Items similar to pdf sewing pattern fold over clutch tote bag on etsy diy. She works a fulltime job outside the home and still seems to get more done than i ever can. She is the lead singer and cofounder of the bags, one of the first wave of punk bands to form. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In his book, live at the masque, brendan mullens concert list shows backstage pass playing their first masque show in october of 1977, but these ladies were filling the basement and other venues with music before most of us knew what was to come. This website is owned and edited by betz white, and also features content by guest bloggers and regular contributors. Meet your sewing instructor, betz white, and learn about the features of the weekend duffel youll be making. Betz white make new or make do sewing patterns include projects for sewers of all skill. I do not share personal information with thirdparties and wordpress does not allow me access to your email addresses in order to protect your privacy. The alice book bag by betz white prairie moon quilts.